KOTA KINABALU: A woman who just finished her sahur was killed when a landslide hit her home in Kampung Lok Bonu, Sepanggar, yesterday.

Sitti Harija Norulla, 53, was reported to have been buried under the landslide debris and rubble of her home in the 4am incident.

The victim’s 39-year-old son, known only as Al, said he was working at a nearby factory when the incident occurred.

He said his mother and younger brother, Zulkiman, 25, had just finished their sahur when they heard a loud noise.

“My brother said he stepped outside to check, and suddenly there was a tremor.

“He tried to pull my mother’s hand to escape, but the tremor was too strong, and he was thrown aside.

“Our house had already moved several metres from its original position.

“After that, I was contacted and I rushed home to search for my mother with the help of the villagers. We eventually found her buried under the landslide,” he said at the scene.

Kota Kinabalu Fire and Rescue Department chief Ordine Gilu said his team received an emergency call regarding the incident at 4.32am.

He said a team of 11 firefighters were despatched to the site.